Job outlooks for Web designers and developers
National Occupational Classification update
We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "Web designer" was moved from the group Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) to the group Web designers (NOC 21233).
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Web designer (21233)
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Note that these outlooks are based on the 2016 version of the NOC. Learn more about our methodology.
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Newfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
An increasing need for businesses and government to have an online presence will be the key to growth in this occupation. Beyond the technical skills necessary for this position, those with strong communication and business skills may have an advantage in finding work.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in Newfoundland and Labrador:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 42%
- Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 17%
- Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 13%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 10%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 74% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 26% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 57% of web designers and developers work all year, while 42% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 44% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 25 weeks compared to 26 weeks for all occupations.
- 22% of web designers and developers are self-employed compared to an average of 6% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 68% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 32% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: n/a
- high school diploma or equivalent: 19% compared to 25% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 30% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 38% compared to 12% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 14% compared to 6% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
An increasing need for businesses and government to have an online presence will be the key to growth in this occupation. Beyond the technical skills necessary for this position, those with strong communication and business skills may have an advantage in finding work.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Avalon Peninsula region:
- Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 45%
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 13%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 11%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Prince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be good for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in Prince Edward Island for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
The prospect for employment in this occupation is expected to be favorable as the pandemic forced many businesses and organizations to alter the way they do business, becoming increasingly more digitalized and automated. Employment demand will continue to benefit from the increased usage of the Internet and mobile technology as a channel for marketing business products and services as well as online retail transactions. However, greater productivity from the growing availability of pre-designed templates, and bigger firms outsourcing web-related work to lower-cost providers, will lessen the demand for these professionals.
Retail e-commerce sales, for example, increased throughout the pandemic with more retailers turning to online sales. Further, this trend towards online shopping, as well as other virtual services, will support job opportunities in this occupation over the forecast period.
On-going skills development is a requirement within this occupation as the rate of change and introduction of new technologies is more rapid compared to other occupations. Experience with website security, cloud computing and certain types of social media may also be beneficial. In addition to sound technical knowledge, professionals with strong communication, soft skills and business knowledge may also fare better in the labour market. Work in this occupation is not limited by geographic boundaries, therefore business opportunities could be local, national or across the globe.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 68%
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 18%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 89% compared to 83% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
- 79% of web designers and developers work all year, while 21% work only part of the year, compared to 57% and 42% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 19 weeks compared to 27 weeks for all occupations.
- 35% of web designers and developers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 78% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 22% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: n/a
- high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 52% compared to 28% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 15% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 7% for all occupations
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be good for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in Nova Scotia for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
The pandemic has increased the number of businesses with an online presence and increased demand for web services and maintenance. Job seekers without a proven track record may have more difficulty finding work. Remote hiring is common in the IT field, so jobseekers may benefit from including remote opportunities in their job search.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in Nova Scotia:
- Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 56%
- Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 8%
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 8%
- Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 7%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 83% compared to 80% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 17% compared to 20% for all occupations
- 71% of web designers and developers work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 26 weeks compared to 30 weeks for all occupations.
- 23% of web designers and developers are self-employed compared to an average of 9% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 70% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 30% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 26% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 39% compared to 27% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 38% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be good for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Halifax region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Halifax region:
- Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 74%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
New Brunswick
The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in New Brunswick for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Employment demand will continue to benefit from the increased usage of the Internet and mobile technology as a channel for marketing business products and services as well as online retail transactions. However, greater productivity from the growing availability of pre-designed templates, and bigger firms outsourcing web-related work to lower-cost providers, will lessen the demand for these professionals.
On-going skills development is a requirement within this occupation as the rate of change and introduction of new technologies is more rapid compared to other occupations. Experience with website security, cloud computing and certain types of social media may also be beneficial. In addition to sound technical knowledge, professionals with strong communication, soft skills and business knowledge may also fare better in the labour market.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in New Brunswick:
- Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 40%
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 14%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
- Universities (NAICS 6113): 5%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 83% compared to 83% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 17% compared to 17% for all occupations
- 71% of web designers and developers work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 60% and 40% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 26 weeks compared to 29 weeks for all occupations.
- 27% of web designers and developers are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 63% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 37% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: n/a
- high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 30% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 49% compared to 27% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 25% compared to 14% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be good for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:
- Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 31%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 17%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 16%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
The employment outlook will be good for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Moncton - Richibucto region:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 33%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 24%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 19%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
The employment outlook will be good for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:
- Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 54%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
Quebec
The employment outlook will be good for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in Quebec for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation will be boosted in particular by the expansion of design services for IT systems, which will grow faster than all industries. Several other sectors also use these professionals, such as information, telecommunications and retail.
- The development of web applications, especially for mobile devices, the growing need for cyber security and custom website design will increase the demand for these workers. The same applies to cloud services, content creation for social media, artificial intelligence, etc.
- Businesses need to improve their customers' web experience to remain competitive. In particular, the transition of businesses to the new digital age, with strong growth in online shopping, will contribute to creating new jobs. Security in these types of transactions is of great importance to the economic viability of businesses.
- Telework also supports the demand for these professionals because companies need to ensure that their technological infrastructure is secure with the practice of working off-site. In addition, it increases employment opportunities for these workers, as most of them can perform their tasks remotely.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in Quebec:
- Approximately 8,350 people work in this occupation.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 54%
- Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 7%
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 6%
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 5%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 85% compared to 80% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 15% compared to 20% for all occupations
- 61% of web designers and developers work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 57% and 42% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 33 weeks compared to 33 weeks for all occupations.
- 22% of web designers and developers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 71% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 28% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 12% compared to 20% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 42% compared to 24% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 16% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 14% compared to 9% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be good for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation will be boosted in particular by the expansion of design services for IT systems, which will grow faster than all industries. Several other sectors also use these professionals, such as information, telecommunications and retail.
- The development of web applications, especially for mobile devices, the growing need for cyber security and custom website design will increase the demand for these workers. The same applies to cloud services, content creation for social media, artificial intelligence, etc.
- Businesses need to improve their customers' web experience to remain competitive. In particular, the transition of businesses to the new digital age, with strong growth in online shopping, will contribute to creating new jobs. Security in these types of transactions is of great importance to the economic viability of businesses.
- Telework also supports the demand for these professionals because companies need to ensure that their technological infrastructure is secure with the practice of working off-site. In addition, it increases employment opportunities for these workers, as most of them can perform their tasks remotely.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:
- Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 31%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 23%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 15%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%
The employment outlook will be good for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation will be boosted in particular by the expansion of design services for IT systems, which will grow faster than all industries. Several other sectors also use these professionals, such as information, telecommunications and retail.
- The development of web applications, especially for mobile devices, the growing need for cyber security and custom website design will increase the demand for these workers. The same applies to cloud services, content creation for social media, artificial intelligence, etc.
- Businesses need to improve their customers' web experience to remain competitive. In particular, the transition of businesses to the new digital age, with strong growth in online shopping, will contribute to creating new jobs. Security in these types of transactions is of great importance to the economic viability of businesses.
- Telework also supports the demand for these professionals because companies need to ensure that their technological infrastructure is secure with the practice of working off-site. In addition, it increases employment opportunities for these workers, as most of them can perform their tasks remotely.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Capitale-Nationale region:
- Approximately 630 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 55%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%
The employment outlook will be good for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation will be boosted in particular by the expansion of design services for IT systems, which will grow faster than all industries. Several other sectors also use these professionals, such as information, telecommunications and retail.
- The development of web applications, especially for mobile devices, the growing need for cyber security and custom website design will increase the demand for these workers. The same applies to cloud services, content creation for social media, artificial intelligence, etc.
- Businesses need to improve their customers' web experience to remain competitive. In particular, the transition of businesses to the new digital age, with strong growth in online shopping, will contribute to creating new jobs. Security in these types of transactions is of great importance to the economic viability of businesses.
- Telework also supports the demand for these professionals because companies need to ensure that their technological infrastructure is secure with the practice of working off-site. In addition, it increases employment opportunities for these workers, as most of them can perform their tasks remotely.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Centre-du-Québec region:
- Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 62%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 13%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
The employment outlook will be very good for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation will be boosted in particular by the expansion of design services for IT systems, which will grow faster than all industries. Several other sectors also use these professionals, such as information, telecommunications and retail.
- The development of web applications, especially for mobile devices, the growing need for cyber security and custom website design will increase the demand for these workers. The same applies to cloud services, content creation for social media, artificial intelligence, etc.
- Businesses need to improve their customers' web experience to remain competitive. In particular, the transition of businesses to the new digital age, with strong growth in online shopping, will contribute to creating new jobs. Security in these types of transactions is of great importance to the economic viability of businesses.
- Telework also supports the demand for these professionals because companies need to ensure that their technological infrastructure is secure with the practice of working off-site. In addition, it increases employment opportunities for these workers, as most of them can perform their tasks remotely.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:
- Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 51%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 8%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be very good for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Estrie region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation will be boosted in particular by the expansion of design services for IT systems, which will grow faster than all industries. Several other sectors also use these professionals, such as information, telecommunications and retail.
- The development of web applications, especially for mobile devices, the growing need for cyber security and custom website design will increase the demand for these workers. The same applies to cloud services, content creation for social media, artificial intelligence, etc.
- Businesses need to improve their customers' web experience to remain competitive. In particular, the transition of businesses to the new digital age, with strong growth in online shopping, will contribute to creating new jobs. Security in these types of transactions is of great importance to the economic viability of businesses.
- Telework also supports the demand for these professionals because companies need to ensure that their technological infrastructure is secure with the practice of working off-site. In addition, it increases employment opportunities for these workers, as most of them can perform their tasks remotely.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Estrie region:
- Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 63%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be good for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Lanaudière region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation will be boosted in particular by the expansion of design services for IT systems, which will grow faster than all industries. Several other sectors also use these professionals, such as information, telecommunications and retail.
- The development of web applications, especially for mobile devices, the growing need for cyber security and custom website design will increase the demand for these workers. The same applies to cloud services, content creation for social media, artificial intelligence, etc.
- Businesses need to improve their customers' web experience to remain competitive. In particular, the transition of businesses to the new digital age, with strong growth in online shopping, will contribute to creating new jobs. Security in these types of transactions is of great importance to the economic viability of businesses.
- Telework also supports the demand for these professionals because companies need to ensure that their technological infrastructure is secure with the practice of working off-site. In addition, it increases employment opportunities for these workers, as most of them can perform their tasks remotely.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Lanaudière region:
- Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 63%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 16%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
The employment outlook will be good for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Laurentides region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation will be boosted in particular by the expansion of design services for IT systems, which will grow faster than all industries. Several other sectors also use these professionals, such as information, telecommunications and retail.
- The development of web applications, especially for mobile devices, the growing need for cyber security and custom website design will increase the demand for these workers. The same applies to cloud services, content creation for social media, artificial intelligence, etc.
- Businesses need to improve their customers' web experience to remain competitive. In particular, the transition of businesses to the new digital age, with strong growth in online shopping, will contribute to creating new jobs. Security in these types of transactions is of great importance to the economic viability of businesses.
- Telework also supports the demand for these professionals because companies need to ensure that their technological infrastructure is secure with the practice of working off-site. In addition, it increases employment opportunities for these workers, as most of them can perform their tasks remotely.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Laurentides region:
- Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 71%
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%
The employment outlook will be good for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation will be boosted in particular by the expansion of design services for IT systems, which will grow faster than all industries. Several other sectors also use these professionals, such as information, telecommunications and retail.
- The development of web applications, especially for mobile devices, the growing need for cyber security and custom website design will increase the demand for these workers. The same applies to cloud services, content creation for social media, artificial intelligence, etc.
- Businesses need to improve their customers' web experience to remain competitive. In particular, the transition of businesses to the new digital age, with strong growth in online shopping, will contribute to creating new jobs. Security in these types of transactions is of great importance to the economic viability of businesses.
- Telework also supports the demand for these professionals because companies need to ensure that their technological infrastructure is secure with the practice of working off-site. In addition, it increases employment opportunities for these workers, as most of them can perform their tasks remotely.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:
- Approximately 4,450 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
The employment outlook will be good for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Mauricie region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation will be boosted in particular by the expansion of design services for IT systems, which will grow faster than all industries. Several other sectors also use these professionals, such as information, telecommunications and retail.
- The development of web applications, especially for mobile devices, the growing need for cyber security and custom website design will increase the demand for these workers. The same applies to cloud services, content creation for social media, artificial intelligence, etc.
- Businesses need to improve their customers' web experience to remain competitive. In particular, the transition of businesses to the new digital age, with strong growth in online shopping, will contribute to creating new jobs. Security in these types of transactions is of great importance to the economic viability of businesses.
- Telework also supports the demand for these professionals because companies need to ensure that their technological infrastructure is secure with the practice of working off-site. In addition, it increases employment opportunities for these workers, as most of them can perform their tasks remotely.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Mauricie region:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 80%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 14%
The employment outlook will be good for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation will be boosted in particular by the expansion of design services for IT systems, which will grow faster than all industries. Several other sectors also use these professionals, such as information, telecommunications and retail.
- The development of web applications, especially for mobile devices, the growing need for cyber security and custom website design will increase the demand for these workers. The same applies to cloud services, content creation for social media, artificial intelligence, etc.
- Businesses need to improve their customers' web experience to remain competitive. In particular, the transition of businesses to the new digital age, with strong growth in online shopping, will contribute to creating new jobs. Security in these types of transactions is of great importance to the economic viability of businesses.
- Telework also supports the demand for these professionals because companies need to ensure that their technological infrastructure is secure with the practice of working off-site. In addition, it increases employment opportunities for these workers, as most of them can perform their tasks remotely.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:
- Approximately 4,450 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
The employment outlook will be good for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Montérégie region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation will be boosted in particular by the expansion of design services for IT systems, which will grow faster than all industries. Several other sectors also use these professionals, such as information, telecommunications and retail.
- The development of web applications, especially for mobile devices, the growing need for cyber security and custom website design will increase the demand for these workers. The same applies to cloud services, content creation for social media, artificial intelligence, etc.
- Businesses need to improve their customers' web experience to remain competitive. In particular, the transition of businesses to the new digital age, with strong growth in online shopping, will contribute to creating new jobs. Security in these types of transactions is of great importance to the economic viability of businesses.
- Telework also supports the demand for these professionals because companies need to ensure that their technological infrastructure is secure with the practice of working off-site. In addition, it increases employment opportunities for these workers, as most of them can perform their tasks remotely.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Montérégie region:
- Approximately 880 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 56%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be good for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Outaouais region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation will be boosted in particular by the expansion of design services for IT systems, which will grow faster than all industries. Several other sectors also use these professionals, such as information, telecommunications and retail.
- The development of web applications, especially for mobile devices, the growing need for cyber security and custom website design will increase the demand for these workers. The same applies to cloud services, content creation for social media, artificial intelligence, etc.
- Businesses need to improve their customers' web experience to remain competitive. In particular, the transition of businesses to the new digital age, with strong growth in online shopping, will contribute to creating new jobs. Security in these types of transactions is of great importance to the economic viability of businesses.
- Telework also supports the demand for these professionals because companies need to ensure that their technological infrastructure is secure with the practice of working off-site. In addition, it increases employment opportunities for these workers, as most of them can perform their tasks remotely.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Outaouais region:
- Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 43%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 5%
The employment outlook will be good for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation will be boosted in particular by the expansion of design services for IT systems, which will grow faster than all industries. Several other sectors also use these professionals, such as information, telecommunications and retail.
- The development of web applications, especially for mobile devices, the growing need for cyber security and custom website design will increase the demand for these workers. The same applies to cloud services, content creation for social media, artificial intelligence, etc.
- Businesses need to improve their customers' web experience to remain competitive. In particular, the transition of businesses to the new digital age, with strong growth in online shopping, will contribute to creating new jobs. Security in these types of transactions is of great importance to the economic viability of businesses.
- Telework also supports the demand for these professionals because companies need to ensure that their technological infrastructure is secure with the practice of working off-site. In addition, it increases employment opportunities for these workers, as most of them can perform their tasks remotely.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:
- Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%
Ontario
The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in Ontario for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
- Various industries, but leading share employed in computer systems design services
- Information and cultural industries, mainly newspapers and periodicals and software publishers, and telecommunications
- Public administration, largely federal government departments
- Advertising, public relations, and related services
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
- Growing popularity of companies having an online presence to market products and services and communicate with customers, such as for e-commerce, and e-learning purposes
- Increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT)
- The availability of automated web design services may moderate demand for web designers
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
- Extensive understanding of programming languages and tools such as Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), C#/C++, SQL, Java, and Javascript, operating systems UNIX or Linux, and of relational database management
- Experience developing both front-end and back-end software (full stack) is an asset
- Familiarity with software such as Adobe’s InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop are usually required
- Ability to work with various software project management techniques such as Waterfall and Agile, familiarity with tools such as JIRA, and having user experience (UX), and user interface (UI) multi-disciplinary design skills may be useful for securing employment
What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?
- A significant share of these workers are self-employed with potential opportunities for undertaking freelance work
- In general
- Micro-credentials or short-term training courses and certification are being offered by post-secondary institutions to help job seekers upskill; courses may also be offered by industry stakeholders
Bridging Programs are also available to assist internationally trained professionals in various fields enter the labour market more quickly in the province
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in Ontario:
- Approximately 13,700 people work in this occupation.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 49%
- Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 7%
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 6%
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 5%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 81% compared to 79% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 19% compared to 21% for all occupations
- 64% of web designers and developers work all year, while 36% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 30 weeks compared to 31 weeks for all occupations.
- 26% of web designers and developers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 69% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 31% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 27% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 26% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 38% compared to 21% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 11% compared to 10% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:
- Approximately 820 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 62%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Kingston - Pembroke region:
- Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 68%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 13%
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 7%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
Within this economic region, the Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo area is among the top three technology clusters in Ontario.
The insurance sector also has a strong presence in the economic region, particularly in the City of Waterloo. The sector is advancing digital technology as a way to apply new features for customer interaction.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 930 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 56%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 12%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the London region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the London region:
- Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 64%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:
- Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 86%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Northeast region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Northeast region:
- Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 51%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 19%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 7%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Ottawa region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
Ottawa is home to some of the larger computer design companies, as well as software publishers in Ontario. Federal government departments, which are dominant in this region, are the second largest employers. Within this economic region, the Ottawa-Gatineau area is among the top three technology clusters in Ontario, and has business expansions.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Ottawa region:
- Approximately 1,730 people work in this occupation.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 44%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 28%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:
- Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 72%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 21%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Toronto region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
The City of Toronto has the largest technology cluster in Ontario. The Toronto economic region accounts for an above-average share of software publishers and computer systems design firms. Recent additions or expansions by major employers in these and related sectors bode well for employment prospects in the region.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Toronto region:
- Approximately 8,310 people work in this occupation.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 56%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 11%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Windsor - Sarnia region:
- Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 55%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 7%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
Manitoba
The employment outlook will be good for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in Manitoba for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in Manitoba:
- Approximately 800 people work in this occupation.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 60%
- Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 7%
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 79% compared to 79% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 21% compared to 21% for all occupations
- 74% of web designers and developers work all year, while 26% work only part of the year, compared to 64% and 36% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 30 weeks compared to 31 weeks for all occupations.
- 26% of web designers and developers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 69% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 31% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 19% compared to 31% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 51% compared to 23% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 23% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be good for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Winnipeg region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Winnipeg region:
- Approximately 580 people work in this occupation.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 37%
- Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 15%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 13%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in Saskatchewan for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in Saskatchewan:
- Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 51%
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 12%
- Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 9%
- Universities (NAICS 6113): 7%
- Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 7%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 88% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 12% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 83% of web designers and developers work all year, while 17% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 29 weeks compared to 32 weeks for all occupations.
- 32% of web designers and developers are self-employed compared to an average of 14% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 59% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 41% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 22% compared to 32% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 37% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 32% compared to 15% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 6% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:
- Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 69%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Alberta
The employment outlook will be good for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in Alberta for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in Alberta:
- Approximately 3,250 people work in this occupation.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 47%
- Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 8%
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 8%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 82% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 18% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 64% of web designers and developers work all year, while 36% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 30 weeks compared to 32 weeks for all occupations.
- 36% of web designers and developers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 70% compared to 54% for all occupations
- Women: 30% compared to 46% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 38% compared to 24% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 33% compared to 18% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 8% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be good for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Calgary region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Calgary region:
- Approximately 1,550 people work in this occupation.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 59%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be good for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Edmonton region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Edmonton region:
- Approximately 640 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 54%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%
The employment outlook will be good for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:
- Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 86%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
British Columbia
The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in British Columbia for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in British Columbia:
- Approximately 6,000 people work in this occupation.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 59%
- Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 6%
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 5%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 77% compared to 77% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 23% compared to 23% for all occupations
- 56% of web designers and developers work all year, while 44% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 30 weeks compared to 32 weeks for all occupations.
- 37% of web designers and developers are self-employed compared to an average of 14% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 70% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 30% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 19% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 34% compared to 23% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 35% compared to 19% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 11% compared to 10% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be good for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Kootenay region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Kootenay region:
- Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 62%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 4,460 people work in this occupation.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 65%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be very good for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:
- Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 77%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
The employment outlook will be very good for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Web designers and developers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 770 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 74%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%
Yukon Territory
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Northwest Territories
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Nunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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